Like a lamb to the slaughter
Innocent and without defense
You didn’t argue or present your case
You allowed us to have our way
At your expense
It wasn’t only then
Each and every day it happens again
Men and women revile you
For the actions of others
Who claim to represent you
You are hated and mocked
By those who do not know you
They would crucify you again if they could
The scars and wounds from others
Are blamed on you
Yet you, Love itself
Are silent
You don’t defend yourself
But look on with compassion
And deep sadness
You forgive us before we even act
You patiently wait
Longing for us to awaken
To discover that our “truth” is a lie
And that you are good
So good that you don’t condemn us
So good that you love us without condition
So good that you will not force yourself on us
You aren’t full of words
But the very love that our hearts hunger for